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| Too bad I didn't see this. I bet it would have been a proud moment for me - seeing veterans honor our flag (photo from God's Wind Events Facebook Page - Mar Espique) |
I know. It's been close to two months since I ran in A Better Run for the Veterans. I have been busy so I was not able to post my thoughts on the run. But anyway, better late than never.
It was one of the running events where I came in late. I swear I left the house early because I was afraid that I might encounter some flooded areas and marketing people (people going to the market - it was a Saturday). Well, there were no flooded areas and I got to pass through marketing people with ease. What I did not expect was when the jeepney driver pass through a gasoline station. I wanted to go down and start my warm up.
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| The veterans (and their dependents) waving before the 1K gun start. Also in the picture are Coach Alvin and Joy Mendoza. (photo from God's Wind Events Facebook Page - TL Ponce) |
When I arrived at the venue, the gun start for the 5K just happened. I contented myself with looking at the runners on my category. To cut the long embarrassing lateness story, I ended up running after the veterans have started their 1K race.
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| Running late - literally. :D (photo from God's Wind Events Facebook Page - Mar Espique) |
But it seemed like it was meant to be that way. As I was starting my first few meters, I passed through veterans and their family members. Yes, they are old, but their brave spirits are still within them. It was inspiring to see them run or walk.
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| The 1K participants on their way. (photo from God's Wind Events Facebook Page - Mar Espique) |
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| photo from God's Wind Events Facebook Page - Mar Espique |
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| photo from God's Wind Events Facebook Page - Mar Espique |
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| photo from God's Wind Events Facebook Page - Mar Espique |
It may have been six decades since our veterans fought a war that they did not want to join. Running (and walking) with them is also hoping that they will enjoy the rest of their lives; and for us to never forget the scars that they bore.
As for me, running lessons are ever lingering: one, never run a 5K without training. Two, never arrive late in a running event.
Or rather, tell the jeepney driver to fill in the tank after I have gone down from the vehicle.
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| photo from God's Wind Events Facebook Page - TL Ponce |
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| photo from God's Wind Events Facebook Page - TL Ponce |
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| I made it! (photo from God's Wind Events Facebook Page - TL Ponce | ) |
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